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Antique Maps & Antique Prints News

Friday, July 21st, 2006
Antique Maps & Antique Prints Upcoming Events
No major events or meetings scheduled through August 5. The dog days of summer are upon us.

Antique Maps & Antique Prints Ongoing Exhibitions
For information on a wide range of current exhibitions, please visit the Exhibitions Page at Vintage World Antique Maps & Prints.


Antiquarian Book & Map Fairs
July 29, Great Barrington, MA. Great Barrington Antiquarian Book Fair. Searles Castle, Main St., Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

August 4 & 5, Denver, CO. Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair. Denver Merchandise Mart, I-25 At E. 58th Ave. For details: www.RMABA.org

Auction Calendar, July 23 - August 5.
July 26, Gloucestershire, England. Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Printed Books, Maps & Ephemera.


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Miniature Needlework

Thursday, July 20th, 2006
I've always been a big fan of cross-stitch, both in life size and small scales. I've made several miniature pillows from Barbara Greene-Flindall's kits and I'm working on a...

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Re-Ment Miniatures Develops U.S. Line

Thursday, July 20th, 2006
It's possible that the line of playscale accessories by Re-Ment I mentioned a few months ago will soon be more widely available in the US. Re-Ment International has opened...

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The Borrowers Presented as a Play

Thursday, July 20th, 2006
My first introduction to the world of miniatures was as a little girl when I read The Borrower series of books by Mary Norton. The descriptions of the...

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Free Doc’s Sports Journal Packed with Information

Thursday, July 20th, 2006
The folks over at Doc’s Sports Service were nice enough to recently send me a copy of their 2006 Doc’s Sports Journal. After spending last night reading it, I’m convinced that any football fan looking to (legally) bet this fall must get their hands on a free copy.

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Art a good investment? Not hardly!

Wednesday, July 19th, 2006
A Merrill Lynch study shows that art is one of the least effective ways to make money. They say art investors have a 17 percent chance of losing money over five years. Just goes to prove the old adage, don't buy it unless you love it.

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Weekly Report – Topps Cuts up 1 of 2 Known Gibson Bats

Wednesday, July 19th, 2006
A fresh look at sports collectibles news. This week - Topps Cuts up 1 of 2 Known Gibson Bats for Card, Beckett Thinks They Know Madden, Tuff Stuff Lists NFL Training Camp Addresses.

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CoinTrades.com, A Coin Collector’s Website

Monday, July 17th, 2006
CoinTrades.com is the first website providing the Coin Collector a real meeting place to learn, laugh, play and pursue one's hobby in numismatics. There is a free trial subscription for our readers with no strings attached.

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